| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $230.31 | 8.396% | $249.6468 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.92 | 8.846% | $120.732 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.67 | 9.190% | $76.0727 | $76.07 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.80 | 7.486% | $166.3883 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.41 | 10.600% | $208.3815 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.72 | 5.738% | $179.4585 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.55 | 11.516% | $272.7124 | $272.71 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.38 | $1,273.3922 | $1,273.39 | $1,273.40 | $1,273.40 | |